Commercial users will be charged wastewater based on 100% of water usage.

For residential customers, wastewater volume charges for April through the following March are based on the lesser of (1) average monthly water usage as billed in the most recent February and March months; -or- (2) Twelve thousand gallons.

For new residential customers that have not yet established a water usage history (February/March), wastewater volume charges for April through the following March are based on the citywide average monthly usage, currently 6,480 gallons.

Because you are protected by the wastewater cap, the city does not make an adjustment on your water bill because you filled your pool. If there is a sudden jump in your water usage, the city checks your meter for leaks.